To learn more about borrowing and renewing items at the USMA Library, click on your category below.
Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?
What is my library card? Where do I check out books?
How long can I borrow this item for?
Material Type |
Loan Period |
Renewals |
Books |
84 days |
Unlimited during academic year |
Resource Sharing |
16 weeks |
No renewals |
Inter-Library Loan |
21 days |
Varies – contact us! |
DVDs/Videos/CDs |
7 days |
Unlimited during academic year |
* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item
How do I renew an item?
Where do I return materials?
Why did I receive a library notice?
What if I lose an item I checked out?
Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?
What is my library card? Where do I check out books?
How long can I borrow this item for?
Material Type |
Loan Period |
Renewals |
Books |
1 semester |
One renewal of 1 semester |
Resource Sharing |
16 weeks |
One renewal of 16 weeks |
Inter-Library Loan |
21 days |
Varies – contact us! |
DVDs/Videos/CDs |
7 days |
Unlimited during academic year |
* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item
How do I renew an item?
Where do I return materials?
Why did I receive a library notice?
What if I lose an item I checked out?
Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?
What is my library card? Where do I check out books?
How long can I borrow this item for?
Material Type |
Loan Period |
Renewals |
Books |
1 semester |
One renewal of 1 semester |
Resource Sharing |
16 weeks |
One renewal of 16 weeks |
Inter-Library Loan |
21 days |
Varies – contact us! |
DVDs/Videos/CDs |
7 days |
Unlimited during academic year |
* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item
How do I renew an item?
Where do I return materials?
Why did I receive a library notice?
What if I lose an item I checked out?
Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?
What is my library card? Where do I check out books?
What is my library ID?
How long can I borrow this item for?
Material Type |
Loan Period |
Renewals |
Books |
84 days |
Unlimited during academic year |
Resource Sharing |
16 weeks |
One renewal of 16 weeks |
DVDs/Videos/CDs |
7 days |
Unlimited during academic year |
* Renewals are permitted as long as no recalls or holds have been placed for the item
How do I renew an item? How do I check the due date?
Where do I return materials?
Why did I receive a library notice?
What if I lose an item I checked out?
Can I borrow books, DVDs, and other materials from the USMA Library?
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